A fun thing about riding the carousel: the ladies had to take off their shoes before riding (and for good reason lol). I snapped this adorable picture with a little encouragement...

The heel pile of shame -- see!

This picture is one of my favorites of the evening -- I was giggling when I took it, which is why it's blurry. Can you guess why I was laughing? I can just hear it...honey, watch my shoes and purse, I'm going to ride the plastic horses, yeehaw!

Aged rum by Brugal. I admit, I had a few glasses of this. Strong and smooth, just as I like my sipping cocktails.

Another one of my new Red Ball friends -- she is the cupcake queen and owner of Cupcakes Gourmet. She can make almost any flavor of cupcake your little heart can dream up; believe me, I've seen it! Need some? Tell her I sent you!

Here's professional poker player, Beth Shak. I met her at last year's Red Ball -- she looked even more beautiful than last year! Her dress was absolutely stunning.

Red carpet, baby! And speaking of red carpet, here The Hubs and me posing -- not too shabby, eh!? Special thanks to Red Cross, Mod Space and all the vendors who gave their time, energy and support to such a great cause.

This year's Red Ball raised $329,836, the most ever for any SEPA Chapter single day event, breaking last year’s record.

All proceeds from The Red Ball directly benefit Red Cross House, SEPA Chapter’s one-of-a-kind short-term housing facility in University City where hundreds of local families every year begin their recovery from fires, floods, and other disasters. The public is invited to regularly check out http://www.redcrossphilly.org/ for photos and articles about the event.

Stacey, I have flannel shirts in my cloeset from 17 years ago (seriously). Wearing the same dress to an event is definitely OK lol - especially when you wear cute shoes with it like you did! ;) It was good to see you, too!